KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Edinson Volquez pitched effectively into the eighth inning against his old team to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday night. Volquez picked up his first victory since June 26th. He allowed one run on eight hits, while walking one and striking out eight.

The Royals have placed left-hander Jason Vargas on the disabled list with a torn ligament in his elbow. Vargas left his start against Pittsburgh on Tuesday night after throwing just 26 pitches. He had an MRI on Wednesday that revealed the extent of the injury.